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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do birding trails officially come together?A: There is no "right" way. At least 22 states now have some form of birding trail and every partnership is unique. Many look to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail as the original model. Development of this trail was spearheaded and funded by state government and implemented by a private consultant, Fermata, Inc. The Southeastern Arizona Birding Trail was spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Land Management in partnership with a consortium of federal and local agencies and organizations. The Arizona Office of Tourism provided 50% of the funding for map-printing. By contrast, Minnesota has two independent trails. The Minnesota River Valley Trail was organized by Minnesota Audubon while the Minnesota Pines to Prairies Trail was established by several community convention & visitors bureaus. Similarly, the Alabama Gulf Coast Birding Trail was established by the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mobile Convention & Visitors Corporation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Q: Does it cost businesses to be listed on this site? A: No. This site is a free service that connects birders to birds in Maine, and provides information on the best places to stay, eat, shop, and have fun in Maine. Q: How can I help?
A: Maine Audubon is currently seeking input for choosing sites on the
trail. Review the criteria and proposed
sites. Offer your
own suggestions and comment on those suggestions already made. |
